Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
If you’re looking to switch up your lunches, these tasty make-ahead recipes are delicious options to try! Each recipe aligns with our parameters for a diabetes-friendly eating pattern by being lower in saturated fat and sodium and mindful of carbs to support healthy blood sugar levels and lower the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease. They are also made with heart-healthy ingredients like whole grains, legumes and vegetables for something that’s both nourishing and flavorfull. Plus, you can prep them in advance so they’re ready to grab and go when you need them. Try options like our Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep Salad or Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for a tasty midday meal. Spinach & Strawberry Meal-Prep Salad
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Melissa Gray / Kay Clarke One of our most popular salad recipes, Spinach-Strawberry Salad with Feta & Walnuts , gets a makeover in these simple yet totally satisfying meal-prep spinach salad bowls. They require minimal prep and can be customized to your taste. Swap in roasted salmon for the chicken thighs, and almonds or pecans for the walnuts, and use any fresh berry that looks good at your market.
View Recipe Chopped Salad with Chicken & Creamy Chipotle Dressing
Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Melissa Gray / Kay Clarke This chopped salad with chicken is smoky and zesty thanks to the creamy chipotle dressing. Cilantro adds a pop of freshness to each bite.
View Recipe Chickpea & Quinoa Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco Quinoa and chickpeas pack this vegetarian grain bowl with plenty of plant-based protein. Whip up a batch of these flavorful grain bowls and store them in lidded containers to stash in the fridge for easy, healthy grab-and-go lunches all week long.
View Recipe Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus […]
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